When my sons turn eighteen, they will (hopefully) be out of the house and on their way to college, the military, or somewhere in the working world. They will make their own choices and decisions, and fight their own battles; they will be considered "adults."
Until that glorious age of eighteen comes, my husband and I are responsible for their well-being; they are "children." We are responsible for them, and as their parents, we are obligated to be their voice and defend their rights.
Adults are expected to and should expect other adults to stand up for any child being mistreated or discriminated against. As parents, it is our duty to speak up and speak out for the children entrusted in our care. If we don't, who will? Fear of repercussions should not convince us to compromise our role as responsible parents.
This blog was not created to whine and complain about playing time, but to let parents of athletes know it is NOT OKAY when your son/daughter is mistreated, overlooked, degraded, or verbally abused by someone who holds the title of COACH.
From little league to high school and even on the college level, coaches have been permitted to make unfair decisions and choices not in the best interest of the team. Many of these unjust actions have been simply swept under third plate or looked upon as a "coaching decision."
Well, one mama bear of a mistreated cub has made a command decision which is in the best interest of the team...enough is enough!
From anger to advocate
It's important for parents to be aware of their rights and to be knowledgeable of the proper steps to take when you believe your child is being mistreated.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good
men to do nothing."
Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke